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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 8 core processor released in Q1/2021 with the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X which has 24 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2019. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) | Family | AMD Ryzen Threadripper (13) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855/860 (3) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3000 (3) |
6 | Generation | 3 |
Kryo 485 | Architecture | Castle Peak (Zen 2) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.96 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X clocks with 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz), has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 48 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
8 | Cores | 24 |
8 | Threads | 48 |
hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.96 GHz 1x Kryo 485 Prime |
A-Core | 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz) |
2.42 GHz 3x Kryo 485 Gold |
B-Core | -- |
1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 485 Silver |
C-Core | -- |
NPU AI performanceThe performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
Qualcomm AI engine | AI hardware | -- |
Hexagon 690 @ 7 TOPS | AI specifications | -- |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 640 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.25 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0.68 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
5 | GPU Generation | -- |
7 nm | Technology | |
1 | Max. displays | |
4 | Compute units | -- |
384 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12.0 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 640 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, while the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X supports a maximum of 2048 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
LPDDR4X-4266 | Memory | DDR4-3200 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 2048 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
34.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
2.00 MB | L2 Cache | 12.00 MB |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 128.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 4.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 64 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 has a TDP of --. The TDP of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is 280 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 280 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 has 5.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 7 nm. The cache of AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X is at 140.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
7 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
-- | Socket | TRX4 (sTRX4) |
None | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
No | AES-NI | Yes |
Android | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2021 | Release date | Q4/2019 |
-- | Release price | 1435 $ |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
Qualcomm Adreno 640 @ 0.68 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860
8C 8T @ 2.96 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
24C 48T @ 3.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3960X |
Unknown | Unknown |